The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) is constitutionally mandated under Article 171 of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010 to promote and safeguard the independence and accountability of the Judiciary. Its mission includes strengthening the administration of justice while promoting fairness, transparency, and efficiency in dispute resolution systems across the country. In fulfilment of this mandate, the Commission manages several statutory tribunals established under various Acts of Parliament to resolve disputes in specialized sectors such as political parties, industrial property, micro and small enterprises, energy, cooperatives, transport licensing, public benefit organizations, and standards compliance.
To enhance the effectiveness of these tribunals, the Commission invites applications from qualified individuals to fill multiple vacancies. This recruitment cycle includes openings for chairpersons and tribunal members across several sectors. The positions require individuals capable of impartial decision-making, careful evidence evaluation, and procedural adherence within statutory frameworks.
The following sections present all seventeen positions exactly as advertised, with accurate titles, reference numbers, and job descriptions aligned strictly to the approved advertisement.
1. Chairperson, Petition Committee – Re-advertisement (Public Private Partnership Act, 2021)
Ref No.: V/No.25/2025
Number of Posts: One (1)
Job Description
The Chairperson will lead the Petition Committee established under the Public Private Partnership Act. The role involves presiding over committee sessions, guiding deliberations, ensuring adherence to statutory procedures, and overseeing the handling of petitions arising from PPP projects. The Chairperson will coordinate members, supervise the preparation of rulings, ensure efficient case management, and maintain high standards of transparency and administrative fairness during proceedings. The position requires strong leadership capacity, the ability to analyze complex partnership arrangements, and a commitment to timely resolution of disputes.
2. Chairperson, Political Parties Disputes Tribunal
Ref No.: V/No.26/2025
Number of Posts: One (1)
Job Description
The Chairperson will oversee the Political Parties Disputes Tribunal, which is responsible for adjudicating disputes arising from political parties, coalitions, and party members. Duties include presiding over hearings, guiding legal and procedural direction for the tribunal, coordinating panel operations, and ensuring proper interpretation and application of the Political Parties Act and related laws. The Chairperson will also provide administrative oversight, manage documentation processes, ensure the timely issuance of decisions, and uphold the principles of neutrality, fairness, and consistency in all tribunal activities.
3. Member, Political Parties Disputes Tribunal (Advocate)
Ref No.: V/No.27/2025
Number of Posts: One (1)
Job Description
The Member will serve as an Advocate member of the Political Parties Disputes Tribunal. Responsibilities include participating in hearings, reviewing petitions, evaluating submissions from parties, and contributing to the formulation of reasoned decisions. The Member will support the Chairperson and fellow tribunal members in ensuring compliance with statutory mandates while promoting fairness and consistency in political party dispute resolution. The role also involves legal research, drafting rulings, and helping streamline tribunal processes.
4. Chairperson, Industrial Property Tribunal
Ref No.: V/No.28/2025
Number of Posts: One (1)
Job Description
The Chairperson will lead the Industrial Property Tribunal, which handles disputes regarding patents, trademarks, industrial designs, and related rights. The responsibilities include directing tribunal operations, presiding over hearings, ensuring proper application of industrial property law, and guiding the development of rulings. The Chairperson will manage panel members, oversee administrative functions, coordinate documentation, and ensure that hearings and decisions meet required legal and procedural standards. The position requires an analytical mindset and strong familiarity with intellectual property frameworks.
5. Member, Industrial Property Tribunal (Advocate)
Ref No.: V/No.29/2025
Number of Posts: Two (2)
Job Description
The Advocate Member will contribute legal expertise in resolving industrial property disputes. Responsibilities include analyzing legal arguments, reviewing evidence, participating in tribunal hearings, and assisting in drafting determinations. The Member will collaborate with the Chairperson and other Members to ensure consistent, fair, and evidence-based decisions. The role also involves helping the tribunal interpret industrial property legislation while upholding transparency and timely case resolution.
6. Member, Industrial Property Tribunal (Non-Advocate)
Ref No.: V/No.30/2025
Number of Posts: Two (2)
Job Description
The Non-Advocate Member will provide technical or sector-specific knowledge relevant to intellectual property matters. Responsibilities include participating in hearings, offering specialized insight into industrial innovations, reviewing technical documentation, and contributing to the formulation of decisions. The role supports the tribunal with expert evaluation of technical issues to ensure balanced and well-informed adjudication.
7. Chairperson, Competition Tribunal
Ref No.: V/No.31/2025
Number of Posts: One (1)
Job Description
The Chairperson will preside over the Competition Tribunal, which adjudicates disputes related to restrictive trade practices, market dominance, consumer protection violations, and merger regulation. Key responsibilities include leading hearings, directing legal and procedural matters, coordinating tribunal operations, and ensuring consistent interpretation of competition law. The Chairperson will oversee documentation, case management, and issuance of rulings while safeguarding fair competition principles.
8. Member, Competition Tribunal
Ref No.: V/No.32/2025
Number of Posts: Two (2)
Job Description
Members of the Competition Tribunal participate in resolving competition-related disputes. Duties include analyzing submissions, participating in panel deliberations, reviewing evidence, and assisting with drafting decisions that align with applicable statutes. The Members will support the Chairperson in ensuring impartial and accurate dispute resolution, consistent case handling, and efficient tribunal operations.
9. Chairperson, Standards Tribunal
Ref No.: V/No.33/2025
Number of Posts: One (1)
Job Description
The Chairperson will provide strategic and judicial leadership to the Standards Tribunal. Responsibilities include supervising tribunal activities, presiding over hearings involving standards compliance issues, guiding members in determining technical disputes, and ensuring decisions meet legal and regulatory requirements. The role involves coordination of administrative duties, maintaining detailed records, and ensuring timely adjudication of matters brought before the tribunal.
10. Member, Micro and Small Enterprises Tribunal (Advocate)
Ref No.: V/No.34/2025
Number of Posts: Two (2)
Job Description
This Member will offer legal expertise in disputes affecting micro and small enterprises. Responsibilities include reviewing cases, participating in hearings, analyzing statutory provisions, drafting judgments, and collaborating with fellow panel members. The Member plays a crucial role in ensuring that tribunal outcomes are legally sound, fair, and aligned with relevant regulations.
11. Member, Micro and Small Enterprises Tribunal (Non-Advocate)
Ref No.: V/No.35/2025
Number of Posts: Two (2)
Job Description
The Non-Advocate Member supports the tribunal with business-sector knowledge and practical insights relevant to small enterprises. Duties include participating in hearings, contributing to discussions on business practices, reviewing documentary evidence, and assisting with decision-making. The position strengthens the tribunal by ensuring balanced understanding of both legal and operational issues.
12. Chairperson, Energy and Petroleum Tribunal
Ref No.: V/No.36/2025
Number of Posts: One (1)
Job Description
The Chairperson will guide the tribunal responsible for disputes within the energy and petroleum sectors, including tariffs, licensing, supply contracts, regulatory compliance, and sector governance. Responsibilities include presiding over hearings, providing legal direction, coordinating tribunal members, overseeing administrative systems, and ensuring timely issuance of rulings. The role requires familiarity with sector legislation and strong leadership in dispute resolution.
13. Member, Energy and Petroleum Tribunal
Ref No.: V/No.37/2025
Number of Posts: Three (3)
Job Description
Members of the tribunal participate in reviewing energy and petroleum-related disputes. Responsibilities include analyzing technical documentation, participating in hearings, evaluating regulatory frameworks, and contributing to drafting rulings. The Members support the Chairperson by providing informed, impartial, and well-reasoned contributions to the resolution of disputes.
14. Member, Retirement Benefits Appeals Tribunal
Ref No.: V/No.38/2025
Number of Posts: Two (2)
Job Description
The Member will assist the tribunal in resolving appeals involving pension schemes, retirement benefits disputes, trusteeship issues, compliance questions, and fund governance matters. The role entails reviewing appeals, participating in hearings, engaging in comprehensive analysis of financial and governance documentation, and supporting the delivery of fair and accurate determinations.
15. Chairperson, Public Benefit Organizations Disputes Tribunal
Ref No.: V/No.39/2025
Number of Posts: One (1)
Job Description
The Chairperson will lead the tribunal that determines disputes involving public benefit organizations, including registration matters, governance conflicts, compliance disputes, and stakeholder complaints. Duties include presiding over hearings, coordinating tribunal members, ensuring decisions reflect statutory obligations, managing internal processes, and ensuring accurate documentation and timely delivery of rulings.
16. Member, Public Benefit Organizations Disputes Tribunal (Advocate)
Ref No.: V/No.40/2025
Number of Posts: Two (2)
Job Description
The Advocate Member provides legal expertise to support the tribunal’s adjudication processes. Responsibilities include participating in hearings, analyzing legal submissions, preparing draft decisions, and offering guidance on procedural matters. The role strengthens the tribunal’s ability to deliver fair, well-grounded, and lawful outcomes.
17. Member, Public Benefit Organizations Disputes Tribunal (Non-Advocate)
Ref No.: V/No.41/2025
Number of Posts: Two (2)
Job Description
The Non-Advocate Member offers technical, administrative, or sector-based knowledge relevant to public benefit organizations. Responsibilities include participating in hearings, reviewing documentary evidence, contributing to decision-making, and ensuring well-rounded evaluation of organizational disputes.
Application Details
All applications must be submitted through the official JSC job portal.
Deadline for submission is 5th December 2025 at 5:00 p.m.
Only shortlisted and successful candidates will be contacted.
